Transthyretin transports vitamin A (retinol) and a hormone called thyroxine throughout the body. To transport retinol and thyroxine, four transthyretin proteins must be attached (bound) to each other to form a four-protein unit (tetramer). Transthyretin is produced primarily in the liver.
All lab personnel handling sodium azide must wear a lab coat. With this, safety glasses or splash goggles. and a face shield must be worn, dependent on the procedure being performed. Two pairs of nitrile gloves.
1. Type of glove: More substantial gloves are required for extended use. 1  Norfoil gloves are recommended for highly toxic materials and materials that are absorbed through the skin. 2  See the Glove Selection Chart below for advantages and disadvantages of commonly used gloves for extended contact.